All things Leah

I've been thinking a lot about my girl lately. My one girl. I have been so caught up in baby Simon everything, that I have to stop and pay some respect to my lil' princess. She is amazing. She holds her own so well in this family. Sandwiched between two brothers, she refuses to fade into the chaos. She is usually the instigator! She knows how to ruffle Isaac's feathers and come off as looking completely innocent. She knows how to make her baby brother laugh and smile and coo. She loves to snuggle. She loves to have her back tickled. She loves for Mama to lay in bed next to her for "just a little minute" before she goes to bed for the night. She is a big girl and can "do it by myself". And this applies to everything. She dresses up, in ALL of her skirts at once until she can't even walk straight. She's not afraid to go out in public this way. She will turn you into a frog with her magic wand if she is upset with you. And if you make her mad, she will pucker up her lips into a kissy face, put her nose in the air, and march off into her room with a very audible "HUMF!" Leah wants to know the meaning behind everything. "Why do dogs have toenails?" "Why is your shower see-through?" "Why aren't houses built UNDER rocks?" "When you were a baby, why were you in grandma's belly?" She exhausts me, inspires me, challenges me, makes me laugh, makes me love being a mommy, and yes, I'm terrified of her teenage years yet to come. I love you baby girl! You are growing up so fast!

Happy Easter

We had a great Easter. The children had a good time, and looked so nice for church. I had the pleasure of conducting the Ward Choir for our Easter presentation, and I think I faked it quite well! :) The choir did GREAT, but as for myself and having had no formal training, I think I was pretty convincing. I am a flute player, so by nature I know how to read only in treble-cleff, and only one note at a time. I do not think in chords, or in parts, or all of those things that choir directors can mentally hear in their heads. Someday I hope to learn to play the piano. Then at least I can learn chords, and read bass-cleff as well.

This week has been a difficult one for my family (and extended family in Utah), because we had to say goodbye to a dear sweet Aunt. She passed away at the age of 60, after many years of health problems. I love and will miss my Aunt Coleen. But I find such reassurance of a happy reunion, especially with this Easter holiday. Death is an essential part of our Father's plan, and only a temporary part at that. One day we will all taste of the sweet resurrection as provided through our Savior Jesus Christ. Death has no sting, and is overcome by Christ. I am so grateful for my Savior. Thank you Aunt Coleen, for your amazing life, and thank you for a very real reminder of what Easter truly is about.